Executive MBA Tuition
When you enter the EMBA Program, your tuition pays for books and meals on all class days, including breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. It also includes conference center accommodations during residence weeks, and other resources, as well as residence and meals during the week-long international seminar in the second year.
Students must purchase a laptop computer for the program, pay their own airfare for the International Seminar, and arrange their own travel throughout the program.
Total Executive MBA Saturday tuition and fees for May 2024 entry are $248,280* for the 60 credit degree. Students are billed $4,138 per credit and the recommendation is to take 9 credits in terms 1, 2, 3, and 6, and 12 credits in terms 4 and 5. Based on recommended enrollment, the tuition per term is broken down below.
Direct Costs
| Academic Year | Semester | Anticipated Credits | Amount | Due | Calendar Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Summer | 9 | $37,242 | July 5 | 2024 |
| Year 1 | Fall | 9 | $37,242 | Mid-September | 2024 |
| Year 1 | Spring | 9 | $37,242 | Late January | 2025 |
| Year 2 | Summer** | 12 | $49,656 | Mid-June | 2025 |
| Year 2 | Fall*** | 12 | $49,656 | Mid-September | 2025 |
| Year 2 | Spring | 9 | $37,242 | Late January | 2026 |
| Total | 60 | $248,280 |
*For students applying for the following year note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% for the next entering class.
**Assumes International Seminar for a total of 12 credits
***Assumes Block Week course for a total of 12 credits
Estimated Indirect Costs
The indirect costs below represent estimated living expenses for all students at CBS. Since most EMBA students are employed full-time, and have expenses such as books included in tuition, the majority of EMBA borrowers limit their loan to cover tuition only. If you are interested in borrowing for indirect costs, you can borrow up to the amounts below. All loans will first be applied to your Columbia student account, if they exceed the billed amount, you will receive a refund for that credit within 14 days of your loan disbursement each semester.
| Year 1 | Amount |
| Food & Housing | $36,528 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,875 |
| Transportation | $1,764 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,236 |
| Year 2 | |
| Food & Housing | $36,528 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,875 |
| Transportation | $1,764 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,236 |
| Total | $88,806 |